I recently had lunch with 8 girl friends. My 13 yr old is out for summer vacation. My son is very well behaved and polite. He even offered and then sat at a table next to us so that all 8 of us could sit at one table. My friend told me afterwards that I need to find something better for him to do. Then asked my son -you don't really like hanging out with all of us old women do you? I said rather upset that I guess I could have left him at home! My son said he would be more bored at home alone. Am I wrong for wanting my diabetic son with me when he has nothing else to do?
2006-07-12 05:55:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
It helps to get different points of view. Women understand what I mean and I appreciate the advice.
2006-07-15 00:24:30 · update #1
Of course not!!!!!!!!!!!! Your son is your son and he always comes first!!! Don't leave him alone just because you go out with friends....I take my 15 yr. old with me and actually I always have since he was small to participate in some "friend" sort of things, like movies, dinners or lunches out. They love Kyle and accept him totally and he enjoys their company too ( most of the time) I think your being a truly GOOD mom by doing this....don't listen to some of the other women who say stuff like that, first off, it's not fair to you or your son ( he comes first in your life) I'm not saying that you should tote him around all the time but include him in things with you...it makes him feel loved and remember they don't stay young forever!!!
Good Luck....stick up for your family!
2006-07-12 06:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by Blue_Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not that your wrong - its just that its girl time and no one wants kids along for that. That's what everyone is getting away for. To let their hair down and talk and not worry about the kids and the husband and all that. He's old enough that he could have stayed home for awhile while you went to be with the girls. I know you worry and stuff but next time, leave him home or cancel.
2006-07-12 06:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your son decide. He's at the age that he can stay home alone if he wants. He would rather go with you, then let him. Just tell him the plan and if he wants to go, he can or if he wants to stay home, he can. Give him the choice. He's old enough to decide what he wants to do.
If your friends have a problem with him being there, then they are the ones with the problem.
2006-07-12 06:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by jc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could try to find something that he enjoys doing three times a week or so. Sports, Art Classes, or maybe like a babysitting job might appeal to him. Your not "wrong" for wanting him there. What differance does it make if he is diabetic?
2006-07-12 06:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not wrong, it's a personal thing between you and your son, other people shouldn't get too involved in your business. Don't worry your son will soon let you know when he doesn't want your company. You sound like a super mum.
2006-07-12 06:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan some kin outside activities and get him faraway from the television and video games. it isn't any longer healthful. it finally make education tougher for him if he's addicted to television and video games. it ought to take distinctive attempt on your area, yet you could ought to take the lead in this. Too many toddlers have become socially dysfunctional by using those kind of addictions.
2016-12-01 03:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, the diabetic thing is a cheap shot. His medical condition is no excuse for your personal agenda.
This whole business sounds a bit unhealthy. At 13 he should not be hanging around his mommy. (And not with her friends, unless her name is Mrs. Robinson.)
He needs friends, activities, stuff appropriate for someone his own age.
As his mom, it is your responsibility to assure he has those things.
2006-07-12 06:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by profdave99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting some of his friend to come over. Get him influenced to hang with them, doing sport, playing card, riding bike, or going to the movie.
2006-07-12 06:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by Tori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your not wrong but you should try to some things that he wants to do not only what you want todo it is summer vacation he won't have one when he starts to work and pay bills
2006-07-12 06:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk with your son and see how he really feels about hanging out with mom.
2006-07-12 06:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by norwood 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋